Alcaraz impresses in his debut in Barcelona

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Carlos Alcaraz successfully started in the Conde de Godó 2025 with a good victory against Ethan Quinn with a score of 6-2 and 7-6(6) in 1 hour and 49 minutes of battle. Despite not being his most brilliant match, the current world number two fulfilled his role as the favorite against a rival who put up a fight, especially in the second set, when he had the opportunity to force a third set. The Spaniard salvaged the situation with spectacular points.

With the Rafa Nadal Court packed and with barely any time to celebrate the Monte Carlo title, Alcaraz and Quinn stepped onto a super animated stage. The show was guaranteed from the first game of the match, lasting over 10 minutes, with the American resisting the initial attacks from his opponent. After an initial phase of getting a feel for each other, Carlitos increased his pace from the baseline, finding openings in his opponent's defense.

Ethan showcased a great level of tennis on certain shots, but the Spaniard didn't allow him to shine consistently. Pressuring with his returns and staying close to the baseline, the player from Murcia continued to gain confidence in his game, with enough level to dominate without having to empty his fuel tank.

Alcaraz takes control despite a strong Quinn

Although it seemed like everything was under control, the world number two suffered a brief lapse that cost him a break. Quinn managed to regroup at a certain point to get back into the fight, raising the intensity of each exchange with incredible power in their shots. The already cold atmosphere cooled down even more with Ethan's resurgence, significantly complicating Carlitos' task, who brought the score back to level terms.

Following Samuel López's directive of "Accept the challenge," Alcaraz tried to regain his momentum on the court, although Ethan did not stop fighting. The decisive moment approached, and Carlitos executed a parallel forehand that lifted all spectators, leaving the American speechless. Ethan had to give in, although not definitively. The fluctuations led them to a tiebreak, where Quinn had a set point that he couldn't capitalize on, as Alcaraz closed the match decisively, perhaps displaying his best level throughout the encounter.

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